In contrast to the traditional fight-or-flight model of responding to stress, Shelley Taylor and her colleagues have suggested that females may be more likely to engage in a ____ response.

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The tend-and-befriend response theory proposes that in response to stress, rather than fight-or-flight, females tend to engage in behaviors aimed at nurturing and protecting offspring and seeking social support from others. This response is thought to be rooted in evolutionary pressures for females to prioritize the survival of their offspring and maintain social bonds for protection and resources.

In Contrast to the Traditional Fight-Or-Flight Model of Responding to Stress